1 intr. (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) be enough or adequate (that will suffice for our purpose; suffices to prove it).
2 tr. meet the needs of; satisfy (six sufficed him).
Phrases and idioms:
suffice it to say I shall content myself with saying.
Etymology: ME f. OF suffire (suffis-) f. L sufficere (as SUB-, facere make)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.